Beautiful, preserved Victorian houses give the Old West End its identity—along with the families and friends that create the comforting atmosphere that we love about this neighborhood. So, when June approaches, and we finally get a taste of the warm air and sunshine that summer will soon bring, Toledo residents gear up for one of our city’s oldest and most beloved festival.
From friendly homeowners opening up their homes for public tours, to the 107th Anniversary of the King Wamba Carnival Parade, the festival has a well-earned reputation for friendliness. Want to see art, hear music, and celebrate history, community and creativity? Pack a water bottle, strap on your sandals, and get ready for the 45th Annual Old West End Festival.
Old West End Festival Committee
Front Row (left to right): Brad Arps, Shelly Varelli (& Zeek), Dan Schmitt (& Max), Rock Hoffman, Dennis Lange
2nd Row (left to right): Gloria Minard, Kent Illenden, JoAnn Phipps
3rd Row (left to right): Sage (pointing), Sara Haynes, Kevin Schmenk, Tami Ernst, Michelene Brewer, Dave Petitjean
Back Row (left to right): Sydney Schmitt, Mandy Lyons, Scott Ramsey, Melissa Ramsey, Dan Ankenbrandt, Nabeel Jabarin, Joe Patay, Jeni Belt, Pam Snyder, Jane Petitjean
Missing: Dustin Hostetler, Becky Boone, Josh Thurston, Mark Moffett, Lily Briggs, Christine Parks, Alison Huftalen, Jon Slawson, Tara Hubbard, Tim Effler, Tom Guyton, Sue Postal, Keith Zaborowski, Mike Wagner
Old West End Association
Mission Statement – “Dedicated to improving the quality of life in the Old West End.”
Our neighbors are dedicated individuals that believe preservation of our historic homes is vital to the City of Toledo.
Proceeds from the O.W.E. Festival help support the following Old West End Association committees:
PRESERVATION
This committee consists of district residents whose mission is to safeguard and promote historic preservation within the Old West End; provide historic preservation leadership; work to see that the Historic District Ordinance is adhered to within the district; work to improve rundown, derelict and abandoned properties; promote the enforcement of local laws regarding nuisance properties and negligent landlords; in view of future energy concerns, remain open to ideas regarding the use of new building materials, which will add to the lifespan and viability of these homes, provided they are approved by the Historic District Plan Commission; join with other local historic preservation groups to share ideas and provide a united front in the wake of urban renewal, urban blight and in-filling; extend an outreach to surrounding communities that might want to work with us to help renew their own communities; and provide information about historic preservation work being done in the Old West End and other parts of the city and region.
NEIGHBORHOOD BEAUTIFICATION and IMPROVEMENT GRANT
The purpose of the Annual Neighborhood Beautification and Improvement (NB&I) Grant program is to fund neighborhood projects that further the core values of The Old West End Association (OWEA)
ARBORETUM
The Agnes Reynolds Jackson Arboretum is a serene two-acre garden spot located at the corner of Robinwood and Delaware Avenues, the former site of St. Lukes Hospital. It was named in honor of the late Agnes (Aggie) Reynolds Jackson in recognition of her years of devotion and hard work for the Old West End and Toledo. The support of Aggie’s family and the late Dr. Robert Jackson has been invaluable in the development of the Arboretum. In 1985, the Old West End Association acquired this land, once a neighborhood eyesore. It’s current beauty is due to the dedication and efforts of many Old West End residents. Trees, bushes and plantings are available for adoption as a memorial or honorarium for a friend or loved one. Music in the Park is a musical series performed in the park’s gazebo throughout the summer. Other events include a Spring Plant Sale, Trade’n Post (flee market), Fall Movie Series, a Cookie Walk at the Tours de Noel Christmas Home Tours and Commemorative Bricks are also available for purchase. Tax deductible donations are always welcome.
EDUCATION
The Education Committee of the Old West End Association provides opportunities for both children and adults to learn more about the cultural diversity of our neighborhood and supports our neighborhood’s educational institutions. Grants and volunteer help are available to assist educational institutions with programs and/or projects. Currently we have an Annual Scholarship Award for residents in the 43610 and 43620 zip code areas. Any school student is eligible with a 3.6 GPA. We also partnership with Scott High School with and annual endowment to support the arts.
The 2016 Old West End Festival Marketplace, on Woodruff Street, will host over 70 merchants displaying and selling their works.
The Marketplace runs Saturday & Sunday 10am -5pm.
Garage Sales
One of the biggest draws ever, garage sales are what a lot of people come for in the Old West End. Pick up a list of participants at either Information Booth and “go shopping!”
Saturday & Sunday throughout the neighborhood.
Libbey House Foundation
2008 Scottwood Ave.
Presents:
Libbey House Pancake Breakfast
9-11am Sunday
$7 per adult | $12 for 2 adults | $4 for children
Ice Cream Social
Saturday & Sunday on the lawn, noon-6pm
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10am Saturday (June 4) kicks off the 45th Historic Old West End Festival King Wamba Carnival Parade presented by the Toledo Blade. Starting at Glenwood Elementary School (Collins at Robinwood Ave.), this eclectic convergence of art, music, street theater and visual wonder will proceed south through the Old West End (Robinwood, Bancroft, Collingwood) ending at Collingwood at Woodruff (Art Fair/Marketplace). This year’s coronation will take place on the Art Fair Stage around noon. This year’s King Wamba is Jason Finn and Queen Sancha is Jeni Belt. The Grand Marshall is “Friends and Family of Jason Finn & Jeni Belt”. (Read more about Jason Finn on page 9 of the OWE guide.)
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Parade Thank You’s
Mark Moffett
The Attic on Adams
Boy Scouts Troop 39
City of Toledo
Entertainment
Arboretum Stage (Robinwood at Delaware)
FRIDAY, JUNE 3
7pm – Tim Korenich
8pm – Shmotel
9pm – “Mister” <—-headliner. Hip hop from Detroit.
10pm – Matt Truman Ego Trip
Saturday, June 4
Noon – Tony Godsey Band
1pm – Earl Cookie and the Galactics
2pm – The Hip Tones
3:30pm – Not Invented Here
5pm – Symphony Orchestra
7pm – The return of Wait Wait Don’t Touch Me (DJ dance party) with Jon Zenz, Seth Anderson and Adam Sattler
Sunday, June 5
Noon – Decent Folk
1pm – Ind’ Grass
2pm – Estar Cohen
3pm – WeRn2U
4pm – J4V
Art Fair Stage (Woodruff at Parkwood)
Saturday, June 4
1pm – Aegele Middle Eastern Dancers
2pm – Ben Stalets (with band)
3pm – Rob Storm
4pm – Flores Lava
5pm – The Clark Brothers & North City Grass
Sunday, June 5
Noon – The O-Zones
1pm – Refuge
2pm – The Changing Elements Band
3pm – Mike and the Anti-Depressants
4pm – Spaceside
Catch tunes at Toledo City Council President Steve Steel’s house
2041 Parkwood
Saturday
Noon: Ruth Nichols Trio
2pm: Last Born Sons
4pm: Katie’s Randy Cat
5pm: Figs Posey
6pm: Jean Ra Ties
7pm: Awesome Job
8pm: The Zimmerman Twins
Sunday
Noon: Ben Maloney Trio
2–5pm: Johnny Reed and the Houserockers
Most Happenin’ House
2439 Scottwood
Joel Hazard and Susan Doktor will throw a Saturday-only porch party during the festival for their second year. Bands will play all day, the Detroit Party Band will make a surprise visit, and local artists will show and sell fine art in the backyard gallery, featuring works by Richard Reed, Jan Thomas, Mary Pencheff, Penny Gentieu and Julie Draeger, among others. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and dancin’ shoes.
Noon: Joel Hazard’s Open Mic
1:30pm: The New Fashioned
2:30pm: G-Mac and the Soul Attack
4pm: Old State Line
5pm: Minglewood Labor Camp
6pm: Festival Jazz, featuring Ramona Collins, Kelly Broadway and Ruth Nichols
8pm: The Good, The Bad and The Blues
10pm: Festival Jam
Children’s Activities
ART ACTIVITIES
All children’s activities are FREE
Saturday & Sunday 11am-5pm
Sponsored by: Toledo Museum of Art
Location: Tent on Woodruff Ave. near Scottwood
MUSIC ACTIVITIES
Saturday and Sunday
1pm-5pm
Location: Tent on Woodruff Ave.
Sponsored by: Dr. Pamela Stover
Dr. Pamela Stover provides ethnic percussion instruments for kids and families to explore.
Saturday
11am-5pm
Performing Sunday Only
“Vibe Man” John Davis –
Sponsored by: David & Judy Winder and Martin & Kathy Jarret
Games and More
Saturday and Sunday 11am-5pm Lawn Games
Location: Libbey House Lawn on Woodruff Ave.
Cornhole, Giant Bubbles, Flamingo Ring Toss, Giant Jenga and Hula Hoops.
Imagination Playground big blue blocks
Location: Tent on Woodruff Ave.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Kid’s Activities sponsored by the Collingwood Arts Center
Time: Saturday 1pm-5pm
Location: Behind the Collingwood Arts Center, Parkwood Ave. near Stratford Place
Kid’s art show, face painting, carnival games, live music and art activities.
STREET ENTERTAINERS
- Alta Ray Starr
- Beech Grove
- Cole Habekost – Melodies on the Violin
- Cole Thomas
- Colton Moore
- Davon Jude
- Elizabeth Halsey – Tapper
- Far Eye
- J Bone on the Saxophone
- LBoogie
- Mae C Rae
- Nickolas Stewart
- Pop Up Theatre with the Children’s Theatre Workshop
- Reginald Leister, Jr.
- Sunny Hooplove
- Sydney Parker, Disco Kitty
- Tom Hill with the Carnival of Curiosity & Chaos Circus, Sideshow, Escape Artist, & Fire Eater
- Zach Mills
5K RUN / WALK STAMPEDE
The OWE 5k Stampede kicks off the second day of festival weekend Sunday morning. You start and finish this certified 5k race with the world famous Toledo Museum of Art as your backdrop. The run/walk has grown each year in popularity with the regional running community. The 5k winds its way through the historic tree-lined streets of Toledo’s Old West End. Enjoy the run, enjoy the neighborhood and enjoy the festival after the race is over.
Details: Sunday, June 5, 2016
Registration begins at 7:30 am
5k Race & Walk begins at 9:00 am Rain or shine.
Location: Old West End, Toledo. Race begins in front of the Professional Building at the corner of Parkwood and Monroe(1838 Parkwood).
Parking: FREE parking available in the Toledo Museum of Art. Parking Lot located at Oakwood Ave off of Collingwood close to the University of Toledo Center for the Visual Arts (East end of the main museum complex).
Course: USATF certified (OH 04017 PR) Paved and fast, electronic timing, splits at 1& 2 miles. Live music marks the course!
Age Groups: Male and female divisions in each of the following age
categories: 14 and under; 15-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70 & over
The 2016 Old West End Festival Art Fair, on the grounds of the Toledo Museum of Art Glass Pavilion, will host over 45 local and regional artists displaying and selling their works. Stroll the shaded winding paths and discover beautiful and creative art.
The Art Fair runs Saturday and Sunday, 10am-5pm.
THANK YOU to our 2016 SPONSORS
and additional Thank You’s:
- Adam Sattler
- Boy Scout Troop 39
- City of Toledo
- Community Transit Services
- Costco
- Inky’s Italian Food
- Jan Hemsoth
- Jo-Jo’s Original Pizzeria
- Keith Zaborowski
- Key Bank (Collingwood Branch)
- Krogers
- Meijer
- Manhattan’s Pub ‘N Cheer
- Manos Greek Restaurant
- Mark Moffett
- Pam’s Corner
- Petit Fours Patisserie
- Pumpernickel’s Deli and Cafe
- Russell Martin
- Seaway Marketplace
- State Farm, Dana Mathewson
- The Beirut
- Toledo Museum of Art
- Toledo Symphony
- Welch Packaging
- White Family Dealerships
- Market on the Green
- Pam’s Corner
- Petit Fours Patisserie
- Pumpernickel’s Deli and Cafe
- Russell Martin
- Seaway Marketplace
- State Farm, Dana Mathewson
- The Beirut
- Toledo Museum of Art
- Toledo Symphony
- Welch Packaging
- White Family Dealerships
Classic Car Show
Toledo Spain Park, in front of the Park Lane, will again host a great Classic Car Show. Experience automotive history of long ago. Many classic and historical cars will be on display Saturday, June 4 only, from 10am-2pm.
Neighbors helping neighbors
Earlier this year, Old West End resident and friend, Jason Finn, was paralyzed after a serious boogie-boarding accident in Puerto Rico. His family, friends and community need help covering the uninsured expenses of his tragic accident, which include rehab, extensive home modifications and home care for assistance with basic activities of daily living. Tax-deductible donations will be held by HelpHOPELive in the Great Lakes Spinal Cord Injury Fund, and are administered by HelpHOPELive for injury-related expenses only. For more info, see helphopelive.org/campaign/10658
Home Tour ROUNDUP
A Big Thank You to Our Wonderful Homeowners:
Terrence & Lorinnea Ellis
(House Captain: Michelle Keller)
Phil & Marcia Klunk
(House Captains: Jack & Mary Lindberg)
Paula Radley
(House Captains: Justin Richmond & Courtney Macklin)
Carla & Mike Pinson
(House Captains: Christine Parks & Beth Dalzell)
Aneel Chablani & Kate Mitchell
(House Captains: Deb Kienzle & Laverne Brown)
Chuck Madrigal & Finley Gleason
(House Captains: Michael Walker & Tim Bexton)
Collingwood Presbyterian Church
(House Captains: Christine Palmer & Heather Elliott-Famularo)
We could not have this Festival without your house and time contribution!!!!
Home Tour Ticket (Donation) Sales
Tickets are available at each house tour or at either Information Booths (Art Fair or Arboretum)
House Tour Tickets:
$15 per person*
$25 per couple
$5 single house tour
House Tour Hours
11am-5pm Sat. & Sun.
Children 12 and under are FREE when accompanied by an adult paid admission
*Discount: $10 per person with a donation of 5 can goods or 5 pet food can goods.
Benefiting St. Paul's United Methodist Church and Humane Ohio
Credit Cards accepted at information booths
The Marshall-Mitchell/Chablani Home
2347 Robinwood
Designed by Mills, Rheinhart & Bellman and constructed in 1902 for the Edwin Marshall family, this home’s fancy brackets, numerous windowpanes and huge yard with graceful wrought iron fence make it a stand out. A stunning staircase, French doors, floor to ceiling oak- paneling, and back-to-back fireplace with slate hearth are a few of the examples of fine early century carpentry and craftsmanship. Be sure to visit the charming finished third floor living quarters.
Open Sunday only.
The Milroy- Ellis Home
2236 Robinwood
This Four Square Eclectic Style home was built in 1906 by architect George S. Mills for the Charles Milroy family. The front entryway, living room and grand stairwell boast magnificent original leaded glass windows. Other interior details include original drapery and fixtures, etched wood detailing, ceramic tile, marble, butler’s pantry and servant’s quarters. The current owners have the privilege of being only the third title holders to this historic gem.
The Whinery-Klunk Home
2044 Robinwood
Built in 1901 for newlyweds Mr. & Mrs. Charles T. Whinery, this house is an example of a traditional American Foursquare, or “Prairie Box” style home, with the standard pyramidal roof with dormers on three planes and wide eaves with exposed brackets. The interior features design elements borrowed from Victorian, Craftsman and Colonial Revival traditions. Quartersawn oak, English oak, and mahogany woodwork, as well as a lovely inlay border in the hallway delight the eye.
The Gilbert-Radley Home
2317 Glenwood
Designed by Bacon-Huber Architects and built in 1892, this home’s scale, large porch and lack of ornate detail follows the style of a Princess Anne “County House”. An impressive oak foyer, bi-faced pocket doors, and original stained glass window are a few of the examples of fine early century carpentry and craftsmanship. Once home to Toledo Blade Club Editor and woman’s movement activist Pauline Steinem (Gloria Steinem’s Grandmother).
The Mills-Duffy- Pinson Home
2268 Scottwood
This eclectic style home was built by architect George S. Mills in 1895 as his private residence. The interior includes a functioning elevator, original Chrysler ice box, wine cellar and original wallpaper in the dining room.
The custom oak paneled library with French doors, intricate ceiling and leaded glass windows is a spectacular feature not to miss. Throughout its 120-year history, only 3 families have owned and resided in this exceptionally well cared for historic treasure.
Open Saturday only.
The Edward Ford Home
2205 Collingwood
Built in 1901 by architect George S. Mills for the founder of the Edward Ford Plate Glass Company, this stately 9 bedroom, 8 fireplace, 8 bath, 13,738 Sq. ft. mansion reflects the turn of the century grandeur of the OWE.
The yellow brick residence is ornamented with Italian Renaissance details in terra cotta. Interior features include intricate mahogany woodwork, built-ins, and a grand staircase with original stained glass window. This historical landmark is a must see!!
Collingwood Presbyterian Church
2108 Collingwood
The church, built in 1904, is a free combination of Romanesque, Gothic, and other medieval elements. The sanctuary, which seats 600 is typical of the turn-of -the century square plan, based historically on the Byzantine equal-armed cross. The ceiling is made of 240ct Belgian Linen. The attached Community House built in 1926, has three floors, 25 classrooms, a library, chapel, administrative offices, a full gymnasium and a dining room at ground level that seats up to 800 people.
